The Electric Vehicle Transportation Center (EVTC) is a consortium of transportation and energy experts from The University of Central Florida, University of Hawai'i, and Tuskegee University in Alabama and is led by (FSEC). The U.S.DOT-funded center is focused on transforming the transportation system to accommodate the influx of electric and plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) and their power demands.

Environmental Systems Engineering Institute (ESEI) is directed by Dr. Steven J. Duranceau, P.E. It is a drinking water treatment research facility that is affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.ESEI specializes in the study of drinking water treatment using membrane filtration techniques. These techniques include, but are not limited to reverse-osmosis, nanofiltration, and microfiltration. ESEI is also involved in the study of coagulation and flocculation techniques.

Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) is a research institute that studies and develops energy technologies that enhance Florida's and the nation's economy and environment. Their work aims to educate the public, students and practitioners on the results of their research.